Church of St Nicholas, Bathampton

Church of St Nicholas
LocationBathampton, Somerset.
Coordinates51°23′51″N 2°19′18″W / 51.39750°N 2.32167°W / 51.39750; -2.32167
Websitestnicholasbathampton.org
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated1 February 1956[1]
Reference no.1320551
Church of St Nicholas, Bathampton is located in Somerset
Church of St Nicholas, Bathampton
Location of Church of St Nicholas in Somerset

The Church of St Nicholas is an Anglican parish church in Bathampton, Somerset, standing between the River Avon and the Kennet and Avon Canal. Built in the 13th century, with a 15th-century tower and 18th and 19th century restorations, it has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.[1] The church is particularly noted for its Australia Chapel, which commemorates Admiral Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales, who was buried there in 1814, while the churchyard contains several other significant tombs.

The parish is part of the benefice of Bathampton with Claverton.[2]

  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Parish Church of St Nicholas (1320551)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  2. ^ "St Nicholas Church, Bathampton". A church near you. Church of England. Retrieved 17 September 2013.